Top 10 world news: Delhi AQI back to 'severe'; Hungary defies ICC warrant by inviting Netanyahu, & more

Air quality in the Indian capital New Delhi has once again deteriorated to the 'severe' category, with the 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 401 by 6:00 pm (local time) on Friday (Nov 22). Out of the 39 monitoring stations across the city, 19 reported AQI levels in the "severe" range. In other news,Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, on Friday (Nov 22) extended an invitation to his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu to visit the European country in open defiance of an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC). While speaking to state radio, Orban accused the ICC of “interfering in an ongoing conflict for political purposes.”

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Delhi AQI drops to 'severe' again after brief respite; SC raps Delhi govt over 'failure' to enforce GRAP 4

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Air quality in the Indian capital New Delhi has once again deteriorated to the 'severe' category, with the 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 401 by 6:00 pm (local time) on Friday (Nov 22). Out of the 39 monitoring stations across the city, 19 reported AQI levels in the "severe" range.

Hungary PM defies ICC warrant by inviting Netanyahu over, Israel PM responds

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, on Friday (Nov 22) extended an invitation to his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu to visit the European country in open defiance of an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC). While speaking to state radio, Orban accused the ICC of “interfering in an ongoing conflict for political purposes.”

Trump hush money trial: Sentencing postponed indefinitely, likely until he vacates office

A US court ruled Friday (Nov 22) that US President-elect Donald Trump's criminal sentencing in hush money trial will be postponed indefinitely—potentially until after he leaves office. The sentencing was originally scheduled for Nov 26.

Ukraine cancels parliament session over fears of Russian missile strike

Ukraine’s parliament cancelled its session scheduled for Friday (Nov 22), citing concerns about the risk of a Russian missile attack targeting Kyiv's government district.

Pakistan forces kill 3 in anti-terror ops, day after deadly Kurram attack

Pakistani forces Friday (Nov 22) launched intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in the Bannu District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, leading to death of three militants and injuries to two others. The operations were launched under Pakistan’s so-called Azm-i-Istehkam initiative, in response to a sharp rise in terror activities in provinces like KP and Balochistan.

‘World War 3 has already begun,’ Ex-Ukraine army chief warns, citing US role

Former commander-in-chief of Ukraine has claimed that the world has already entered the phase of the third World War, with the direct involvement of two superpowers in the raging conflict—The United States and Russia.

Europe's Proba-3 satellites to soon be mated with India's PSLV rocket

Hectic activity is underway at the Indian Spaceport in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, where the European Proba-3 twin satellites and the Indian PSLV rocket are being prepared for launch on December 4.

As Yen struggles and poverty rises, Tokyo turns to ‘sex tourism’ to make ends meet

As Japan faces economic challenges, including a weakening yen and rising poverty, its capital city of Tokyo has become a hub for sex tourism. Once celebrated for its economic boom and status as one of the world’s most livable cities, the capital now wrestles with the darker side of its financial struggles.

CT 2025: ICC calls for emergency meeting with BCCI, PCB over scheduling issues

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has called for an emergency meeting with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on the future of the Champions Trophy. According to reports, ICC will try to resolve the scheduling issues of the CT with India refusing to travel to Pakistan. The Champions Trophy 2025 is set to be hosted by Pakistan from February 19 to March 9, but clouds of uncertainty linger after BCCI refused to travel to Pakistan.

I Want To Talk review: Abhishek Bachchan is stunning in half-baked drama

For a man who has delivered the simplest of the stories in the most heartwarming films, Shoojit Sircar falters a bit with his latestI Want To Talk.The film, based on a real person, talks of a man's relentless pursuit to live despite the medical challenges that life keeps throwing at him.